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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,100.80, 363,151.20 and 137,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,100.80, 363,151.20 and 137,124.80 is: 205,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,100.80 : 363,151.20 = 137,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,100.80/363,151.20 = 137,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,100.80x = 363,151.20 × 137,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,100.80x = 49,797,035,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,797,035,669.76/242,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,687.20

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